All Contra Costa County library branches offer a variety of programs for children and families. See branch listings for program information and for branch operating hours. Updated information is available by calling 800-984-4636, or by visiting the website at www.ccclib.org.

  • Lafayette Library -- Computer docent, Sept. 11, 18, 25, for adults. "Drugs and Youth: A Family Resource Night," Presented by New Leaf Treatment Center 3 p.m. Sept. 8, for adults. Enjoy Art Reading Group, 6 p.m. Sept. 10, for adults. Lafayette Classics Book Club, 7 p.m. Sept. 10. Spanish Storytime-La Hora Del Cuento, 10:15 a.m. Sept. 11, for toddlers and preschoolers. "Discovering Opera: Bizet's "The Pearl Fishers," 1:30 p.m. Sept. 11, for all ages. $1-$3. Diablo Ballet " Dance on Film" Series, "West Side Story," 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12, for all ages. $5. Improve Your Chess Game, 3 p.m. Sept. 16, for all ages. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Presents "Find a Healthy Beat," 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18, for all ages. $5. Ahoy, Matey! ... Sept. 19 is "Talk Like a Pirate Day," 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19, for all ages. Family Science Series, "Space -- Quivering with Curiosity!" 5:45 p.m. Sept. 20, for all ages. John Muir Health, "No Two Knees are Alike-New Treatment Options for your Knee Pain," 6 p.m. Sept. 25, for adults. Pajamarama, 7 p.m. Sept. 25, for kids. Lafayette Book Club, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, for adults.

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